-inflected — [[t] ɪnflektɪd[/t]] 1) COMB in ADJ inflected is used to form adjectives describing someone s voice or accent. [LITERARY] Sergeant, I should like a word with you, said the newcomer, in a pleasantly inflected baritone. 2) COMB in ADJ inflected is… … English dictionary

inflected — adjective 1. (of the voice) altered in tone or pitch his southern Yorkshire voice was less inflected and singing than her northern one • Ant: ↑uninflected • Similar to: ↑modulated 2. showing alteration in form (especially by the addition of… … Useful english dictionary

inflected — in|flect|ed [ ın flektəd ] adjective LINGUISTICS an inflected form of a word is form that is different from the basic form, for example a plural form of a noun a. an inflected language has words that inflect … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

inflected — adjective an inflected language contains many words which change their form according to their meaning or use: German is an inflected language … Longman dictionary of contemporary English

inflected — UK [ɪnˈflektɪd] / US [ɪnˈflektəd] adjective linguistics a) an inflected form of a word is a form that is different from the basic form, for example a plural form of a noun b) an inflected language has words that inflect … English dictionary

inflected — adjective a) Deviating from a straight line. (An inflected language is one in which words change form when their function changes.) b) Changed in form to reflect function (referring to a word) … Wiktionary

inflected — in|flect|ed [ınˈflektıd] adj technical an inflected language contains many words which change their form according to their meaning or use … Dictionary of contemporary English